FWC 17/18-82; WC-285 PRSF Horse Creek Walking Trail Block: Sumner Land Management Deliverables: As… and 1 more item

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission awarded a contract to Sumner Land Management on August 31, 2026, for vegetation treatment services at Peace River State Forest. The contract, valued at $23,864.80, encompasses the Horse Creek Walking Trail Block project within a designated 184.34-acre property in Region IV. The scope of work requires the contractor to systematically traverse, locate, and treat 100% of target vegetation as specified in the project scope, achieving a minimum of 95% mortality rate of target plants. The contract period extends through August 30, 2027, with contract management overseen by David McNiel.

The work is divided into two line items: 172.08 acres at $127.00 per acre for items PrRSF0102 and PrRSF0103 ($21,854.16), and 12.26 acres for secondary cogon treatment at $164.00 per acre ($2,010.64). Sumner Land Management was selected as the lowest responsive quote recipient based on quote acceptance on August 12, 2026. The contract includes provisions for partial payments upon completion of representative project portions as determined by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Project Manager, and the agency retains discretionary authority to extend or terminate the completion timeline due to water levels, inclement weather, or prescribed or wild fire conditions.